46 PhD Programs in Pharmacy in North America

Specializations within pharmacy

Top universities for Pharmacy in North America

Ranked by how many pharmacy programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• University of Minnesota (5)
• Nova Southeastern University (3)
• University of Georgia, Athens (3)
• University of Manitoba (2)
• Chapman University (2)
• University of Kentucky (2)
• Rutgers University, New Brunswick (2)
• Dalhousie University (2)
• Laval University, Quebec City (2)
• University of Iowa (2)

January intake in North America

4 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• PhD in Pharmacy, Pharm.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Pharmacy PharmD — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Pharmacoepidemiology — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027

PhD in Pharmacy in North America: common questions

How many pharmacy programs are there in North America?

46 pharmacy phd programs at 29 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a pharmacy degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in pharmacy in North America is 30,134 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 14,667 USD and 36,850 USD a year.

Can I study pharmacy in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the pharmacy programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (46 of 46).